Będzin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bendzin O.S..
The place is now called Będzin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Będzin | Russian Empire | Bendin | 1914 |
| Będzin | Poland | Będzin | 1919 |
| Bendsburg | German Empire | Bendzin/Bendsburg | 1939 |
| Bendzin O.S. | German Empire | Bendzin/Bendsburg | 1939 |
| Będzin | Poland | Będzin | 1945 |
| Będzin | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |